Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3238, Henry Fiss, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Penn
Fiss, Henry Catharine
H 3238
CONTENTS

11808
Pennsylvania
Let to Geo Fife, Dec 24-1835.
Dead.
Henry Fife
of Philadel. a in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Corps commanded by Captain William of the Reg t commanded by Col Morgan in the Pennsylvania line for 9 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of June 1833 & sent to and by the Hon. Sec y of the Treasury. Present
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 33 — $60. 00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 15. Died June 20, 1835 — 75. 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ino. Cromwell Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 5 Page 19
22109

Page Oct 30
2574
Pennsylvania State
Catharine Hiss
widow of Henry Hiss who was a Private
in the Penn line
for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Oct. 1843 and sent to
Joseph Butler, No. 2. Sylvan near Race Street. Phila.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 132

City and County of Philadelphia ss. State of Pennsylvania. . . . .
ON this 3 day of January 1833. . .
Personally appeared in Open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting. Henry Fife, a Resident of the city and County of Philadelphia aged 75 years. Doth on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. . . I entered the service as a Drafted Militiaman, in the Company of Capt. Williams, under command of Col. Morgan (a sugar-refiner in the City.) Major Cooperthwaite went on board a Vessel, and proceeded up the Delaware To Bristol, lay there some time, after the River was froze hard enough to cross Ordus came, we crossed over to Burlington, march'd up Jersey through Bordentown, on to Trenton, where we join'd Gen. Washington here we joined the encampment a short time, when we were ordered in the night, and took up our line of march, proceeded by the Quaker Road to Princeton here early in the morning we met the Enemy & had a Battle, and beat the British; I was in this battle. The detachment to which I belonged afterwards marched to a place called Pluckamin where we awaited until Gen. Putnam came on with the main Body or Reserve, we then pursued after the enemy until they proceeded near New York. We then march'd to Morrisstown, Headquarters; here I served out the remainder of the Tour, was Discharged and returned home. This two months was a sore winter campaign in 1777. Some time after, I entered in the Company commanded by Captain Waggoner. under Col. Williams was in the Battle of Germantown. Commanded by General, Washington, after the Battle we march'd to Valley Forge. here we lay some time. I served out this second Tour of two months. and was discharged. I then continued in the country at work. until the British left Philadelphia. I then join'd the Artillery under command of Col. Mifflin afterwards Gen. Mifflin. went to Fort Mifflin, where I served three months. was again discharged. I then joined the same Company and proceeded to Billingsport; where I served a tour of two months, and was discharged. my discharges and other papers are all lost and worn out. have never been inscribed on any pension list of any State, or United States, and now rest my application on the act of Congress. Sworn and subscribed to, — the day and year above Written. F. A. Taylor To F
Henry Fife

We, James Patterson, a Clergyman, residing in the county of Philadelphia and Joseph Abbott. Isaac Will — Residing in (the same) Hereby Certify, — That we are well acquainted with, Henry Fife, who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration; that we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed — The day and year aforesaid J. A. Raybold per
James Patterson Joseph Abbott Isaac Will
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary-Soldier, and served as he states. and the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Patterson, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the county of Philadelphia, and that Joseph Abbott & Isaac Will who have also signed the same are residents of said county: and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edward King — " —
Richard Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Henry Fife, for a pension.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 3 rd day of January 1833,
R Palmer Ratty

Henry Dip.
22109
X adm 20 Dm Private
with you
1911

City of Philadelphia } State of Pennsylvania } p.
On this 10 day of May 1833 Personally appeared in open Court before the Court now sitting, the within named Henry Fife. Who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that the second Tour of duty, as within stated under Col. Wills & Capt. Waggoner, was two Months. making a service in the Militia nine months. see Declaration my place of Residence is, and has been in the Northern Liberties, in the county of Philadelphia, for 75 years. during the different within specified, I was not employed in any civil pursuit. I hereby relinquish all claim to any pension; other than the one under the act of June 7 th 1832. owing to my age and other infirmities, I cannot remember the different years and months, I was engaged in the services. so as to name them with accuracy.
Sworn and Subscribed— the day and year aforesaid In open Court.
H. A. Raybold Clerk
Henry Fife
Interrogatories by the Court.
 1 st Where and in what year were you born? { Born the year 1758. in Philada ph a and Liberties.  2 nd Have you any record of your age and if so { No Records, but from memory and from year to year.  3 rd Where were you living when call'd into service — { in the city and county of Phil a ?  " Where have you lived since the Revolutionary war { in the city & county of Philad a ?  " and where do you now live — — — — — { now live in the Northern Liberties  4 th How were you call'd into service, were you drafted { 1 st Drafted. in comp y Williams  " Did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? — { 2 nd Volunteer. under Capt. Waggoner  " and if a substitute for whom? — — — — — { 3 rd Volunteer under Mifflin  " — — — — — { 4 th ditto under the same.  5 th Name some of the Gen l Officers. — — — — { Gen l Putnam. Col. Mifflin, M c Lean. Col o Morgan  6 th Did you ever receive a discharge, by whom was it given { have no written Discharge  7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present Neighbourhood who can testify to your character as to veracity &c. — 
N.B. 3 rd & 4 th Tours in the artillery company — commanded by Capt. Summers
Reverend James Patterson Joseph Abbot. Isaac Will.

1007 Catharine Fife Pa
admitted Pr. # 30
March 26
Joseph Butler Phila

State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On the 22 day of December 1838. Personally Appeared
Before the Court of Common pleas, in and for the city and county aforesaid. Catharine Fife, aged seventy years past. Who being duly sworn, according to Law. Doth, on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. Granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows. She declares, that she is the widow of Henry Fife (dec'd) who was a pensioner, under the act of Congress, passed 1832. (see his certificate of pension and papers on file). She further declares that she was married to the said Henry Fife (dec'd) on the nineteenth day of April, in the year 1788. That the said Henry Fife, died on the Twenty second day of June 1835. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service. But that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794. To wit; at the time above stated; and that she is still the widow of the said Henry Fife (dec'd).
Sworn to and subscribed, On the day and year aforesaid. In Open Court.
Catharine Fife
Richd Randall Clerk
At the same time, before the Court; personally appeared William Bieble and John N. Fraley,
Who being duly sworn according to Law, Do on their respective Oaths declare, That they are and have been for many years acquainted with Catharine Fife, the above applicant and Henry Fife (dec'd) her late Husband, whom we believe was a pensioner and that she, the said Catharine Fife, has ever since remained his widow. and that full credit ought to be given to her declaration, as a person of veracity.
Sworn to and subscribed, On the day and year aforesaid. In Open Court.
Wm Bieble
John N. Fraley
Richd Randall Clerk

Philadelphia County S.S.
I, Robert Morris, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia City and County hereby certify that Archibald Randall, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time and still is an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas duly Commissioned & qualified.
Witness my hand & the Seal of the Court, the 24 th Dec. 1878
Robert Morris Prothon.

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Henry Fife and Catherine Smith were married by the Reverend Caspar Weyberg on the nineteen the day of April Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Eight - "
That the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows. "19 April. 1788 -"
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of August A.D. 1838
Chas. Schneider First German Ref. Church
I Charles Schneider the here named do hereby certify that I hold the above situation and that the above is a true extract from the said Record as stated by & certified by me I do so before Rev. May 29 th } Chas. Schneider day of August 1838 } William Melbury Aldr. } Aldr. 3 }

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris Portner clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that William Michael Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and ex Officio a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts in such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indication as elsewhere
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 22 d October 1838
Thomas Crotty
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22109
Henry Kiss
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Joseph Butler Philadelphia Pennsylvania

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
4 Apr
1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Henry Tipt of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Period of 1777 to 1781 some time after afterwards 2 Pri: Capt William Waggoner Col Morgan Will, Mifflin Battle of Prin- ton & German- town Thro' New Jersey Does not state his place of abode aged 75 years Traditionary Evidence  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____ Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? not answered fully in 2nd application  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section REL
May 7, 1930
George W. Fiss, Jr. 207 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3238, it appears that Henry Fiss was born in 1758, in Philadelphia "and Liberties".
While residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he enlisted, date not given, served two months in Captain Williams' Company, Colonel Morgan's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battle of Princeton.
Soon after the expiration of this service, he enlisted, date not given, served two months in Captain Waggoner's Company, Colonel Will's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battle of Germantown.
He then enlisted in the artillery and served two tours, one of three months and one of two months in Captain Summers' Company under Colonel Mifflin, specific dates of this service not shown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 3, 1833, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Northern Liberties District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He died June 20, 1835.
The soldier married April 19, 1788, Catharine Smith.
She was allowed pension on her application executed December 22, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy years and resided in East Kensington, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. There is no reference to children.

Eliza Fiss was a resident of Kensington, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in 1843, relationship to soldier not stated.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

it to ad city 3
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
Pa
File No. 3238 Catherine Fiss Widow Henry Fiss. Pa. line.
Act: March 3 rd 1843,
Index:—Vol. 2 Page 236
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1892 Jan'y 16th S. Victor Constant a Geo H. Lewis New York
May - 4 - 1901 Edw. L. Fiss. Photo date of wedding with " " but not stated. How to get date of last payment to will.
1930 May 7 - Hist. to Geo H. Fiss Jr EEd
1930 - June 18 - Hist. to Mrs Morris L. Barratt EEd
1931 Apr. 1. Geo W. Fiss adv. cost of photos. M.M.H.F.
1931 Apr. 30. Photos mailed to Geo. W. Fiss, Jr. & Findlay. Sutfd. A.W.Y.

Catharine Fife Pennsylvania
Suspended
See let: 5 July 1838 Hon: C. Wayland, let 19 Oct 1838 let 15 Dec 38 to applt D C J. Jack
file with
Act 7 July 1838

Henry Trip Pa. Act of June 1832 to what time 1832
Pen. Offic.
Oct 19. '38
Dec 20 June 1835 p. to that period JH

Letter to Joseph Butler 2 June 1843
Quinn
Q. 186
Pennsylvania
Catharine Fife widow of Henry Fife dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 22 d June 1835 of Ph la in the State of Pa. who was a Private in the Com py commanded by Captain Williams of the Reg t commanded by Col l Morgan the Penn a line for P.M.V.
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 30 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Mar. 1839 and sent to Sept h Butler Philadelphia Pa.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. 1839 $90.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept h 15.00
$105.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Adison Clerk, book, Vol. 2 d Page 157

Phila. Decem r 24 th 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq r (commissioner of pensions)
Sir inclosed you will receive the papers of Mrs. Catharine Fife - widow of Henry Fife who was a pensioner her claim having been made out anew - This is done on her solicitation to me, whom she wishes to assist her in obtaining what may be granted her - Should you wish to be acquainted with the reasons of the three - who have made such solicitations - I will give it you. -
Very Respectfully your much Obligd Hon ble Servt. Joseph Butler

1000
Howard Lewis Capt
Gen
Secretary War Department
Washington D.C.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19. 1885
Dr. Sir,
The Widow of Henry Fife, a Revolutionary Soldier has applied to the Legislature of Pennsylvania for a Pension. He was a pensioner under the U. States government and we have been informed by the Committee on Claims of the Senate of Pennsylvania that a certificate from the pension department of his having been a pensioner under the U. S. government would be sufficient to allow his widow a pension from the State of Pennsylvania. By forwarding the certificate of the said Henry Fife having been a pensioner under the U. States government you will confer a favor on a poor and needy old Lady. If there is any charge it will be promptly remitted by
Yours respectfully,
Wm Lewis Bais
Geo Fife
No. 6 York Court N. Liberties, Phila.

Geo. Fife
Dec 24. 1835.
90
Quilt.
Hezekiah Haines
Record. V 31 Page 73.

War Dept. Pension Office Dec. 24. 1835.
Sir,
In compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 17 th . inst. to the Secretary of War, I have to inform you that Henry Fife, of Philadelphia, was, on the 26 th . of June 1833, allowed a Pension by the U States, at the rate of $30 per annum  as a private during the war of the revolution. for revolutionary service.
W Geo. Fife, No 6. York Court N. Liberties Phila.

Col. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of pensions.
Philadelphia December 10 th 1838.
Sir, Please to have the result of my application in claim for a pension directed to myself. To the care of Joseph Butter of this city, who, as a friend, will assist me in obtaining the same.
and Oblige Yours Respectfully Catharine Fiss
present. Eliza Fiss

3/11/34 Catharine Fips
Declaration etc.
E. B. Worcester Atty.
W
Pa
Mar 3 '43
Cath Fips
July 18 '43

UNITED
STATES.
(PENSION ACT, OF MARCH 3d, 1843.)
STATE OF Pennsylvania } Ss.
On this 30 th day of May — in the year one thousand, eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before the undersigned, Daniel Weyant an Alderman a Justice of the Peace, of the County of Philadelphia , in the State aforesaid, Catharine Fife — a resident of the Town East Kensington in the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting PENSIONS to WIDOWS of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Henry Fife , who was a private soldier in the American Army of the Revolutionary War from the State of Pennsylvania .
But in what Regiment, or under what officer her aforesaid husband rendered his services in the army , she is now wholly unable to state with any degree of certainty by reason of her recent, and increasing loss of memory. She therefore would prefer to refer to the statement of such facts as are mentioned in her former application for a pension which was made when her recollection was stronger in relation to the above facts than at the present time.
That the annual Amount of the Pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was $30 as she believes. She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me; and I certify that the above named declarant is to me personally known,
N.B. The words "the Town" erased before execution.
Catharine Fife
Eliza Fife
Mary Weyant Alt

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia } ss.
Eliza Fife - of the County of Kensington in the County and State aforesaid being duly sworn says, that she within named Catherine Fife, is the widow of Henry Fife and is the same person who drove a perambulator on the 18th of March 1838, which was stopped in the year 1841, at which time she had been and further that the said Catherine is still a widow - Sworn to & subscribed this first day of June 1843. before me - The words "the Northern Liberties" erased, and the word "Kensington" interlined before execution -
Eliza Fife
Harriet Voysey & Miller
Pennsylvania } Philadelphia County } ss.
Before me Richard Palmer Esq. Notary Public of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Samuel Weyant Esq. be- fore whom the foregoing affidavit was made and and who on his oath proper hand writing has there- unto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is a notary public in and for the County of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such fall fair and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indication as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadel- phia this 17th. June 1843.
R Palmer Esq. Notary Public "

Vs 623 1007 Catharine Fife Pennsylvania
Hn Ch. Nayler AK

Girard Bank
Phila Jan 20th 1838
I Helen Anne Pension Clerk do hereby certify that on the 23 d day of Sept 1835 there was paid at this Bank, to Catharine Fife Widow of Henry Fife dec d . late a pensioner under Act of June 7 th 1832, the sum of eight dollars 83 Cents being pension due the late Henry Fife at thirty dollars per annum from the 7 th day of March 1835 to the 20 th day of June 1835 the date of his decease. The pension certificate was then given up as a part of the voucher for said payment, & transmitted with the Quarterly accounts of this Bank for quarter ending 30 th Sept 1835, to the Office of the 3 d Auditor of the Treasury.
This certificate is given by me this day to Catharine Fife the Widow, in lieu of the Original Pension Certificate, for which she has this day made application to me, and which is intended to form part of the evidence of her Identity in procuring a pension under Act of 4 July 1836.
Ho Anne
Pension Clerk

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia ss
Be it known that before me W m O. Stine as Justice of the Peace was and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Catherine Fife Widow of Henry Fife and made oath in due form of law, that she is the indenture person named in an original certificate in the office of the Secretary of the Treasury as copy of which is hereto attached as will appear more at large by reference thereto being had. That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of Henry Fife and that she now resides in Kensington and has resided there for two or more years past, and that previous thereto she has lived in the District of the Northern Liberties and the County of Philadelphia to the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied. Sworn and subscribed this 1 st day of July A D 1838 Catherine Fife
W m O. Stine Justice of the Peace

5623 In at July 5. Pa.
Free Charles Taylor M. C. Taylor
J. L. Edwards Esq. Con. of Pensions Washington D.C. Hon. Ch. Taylor
Ans.

House of Reps. N States.
Washington July 4. 1838
Dear Sir,
I enclose you a letter from Mr O. Kline Esqr and an affidavit (with a Certificate) of Catharine Trip widow of Henry Trip a pensioner, decd. She applies for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836.
If there be any thing further to be done to enable her to procure a pension. Please inform me. Your answer to this at as early a day as possible will oblige
Yours
Respectfully sent.
Charles Naylor
To J. L. Edwards } Com. of Pensions }

July 27. 1843.
Declares
March 30 1843
To
Washington D.C.
L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions
July 27 1843
10

Philadelphia July 25 th 1843
J Le Edwards Esq. — Commissioner of Pensions
Sir: I enclose the two returned Ab rs Fife and M rs Shile, hope the same will be satisfactory. —
remain Respectfully Your Hum l Serv t
Joseph Butler agent No 2: Lybrand Street. near Race Street.

Apk. 14. 1843
121 to 123
Pa.
Mar 3. 1843
claims.
James E. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington D.C. —

Philad. a March 31 st - 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of pensions Sir,
Inclosed you will receive the applications of three old women, who have all been heretofore pensioners after the death of their husbands. They wish, whatever return may be due them, to have the same directed to them- selves, to my care. Respectfully your obliged, Honn. Servt - Joseph Butler No. 165. North 13 th Street
Agnes Johnson Catharine Pike. Catharine Fife.

M rs Catharine Fife.
122
$30 per ann.
Joseph Butler, No 2 - Sybrand, near Race Street -
Philadelphia

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this — 20 th day of March — 1843. personally appeared before me Samuel Way one of the Aldermen, in and for the County of Philadelphia. duly commissioned, and acting as such. Catharine Fife — a resident of the Northern Liberties aged 75 years. who being duly sworn according to law: doth on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain, the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the third day of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Henry Fife — who was a private soldier in the Militia of Penn a and drew a pension until his death. after which, I was allowed and drew Thirty Doll rs per year. she further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed, —
Catharine Fife
on the day and year above written
This is to certify, I am well satisfied of the above declaration in full credence
Sam l Way
can be placed in her statement
Sam l Way
Pennsylvania } ss. Philadelphia County }
D. Richard Palmer Esq.
The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that Sam l Way Esq. before whom the foregoing Declaration was made and who in his own proper hand writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is one of the aldermen in and for the County of Philadelphia duly commissioned and qualified to all intents and purposes such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 22 nd day of March 1843.
D. Richard Palmer Esq. Prothonotary

Please certify - Rev. 4/8/12 War Section
Photostatic Copies of twenty- one pages from Revolutionary War Claims for pension of Henry Fiss and his widow Catharine Fiss, Widow File No. 3238.

Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING 1300 LOCUST STREET PHILADELPHIA
June 14, 1930
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Sometime ago I wrote to ask if you would send me a copy of pension claim of Henry Fiss (1758-1835), a Private in the Philadelphia Co., Pa. Militia during the Revolutionary War. If it is possible to get a photostatic copy of this I would be glad to pay the cost in connection with same.
Hoping to receive a prompt reply, I am
Very truly yours,
Norris S. Barratt, Jr. Secretary. *
Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING 1300 LOCUST STREET PHILADELPHIA
April 28, 1930
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me at your earliest convenience a copy of pension of Private Henry Fiss (Füss) of Philadelphia, Pa. Militia, during the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in the matter, I am
Very truly yours,
Norris S. Barratt, Jr. Secretary.

CONSTANT & COGHILL, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
S. VICTOR CONSTANT. HOWARD COGHILL. CABLE VICTOSTANT. NEW YORK.
New York, Sept. 10, 1891.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you have the kindness to furnish me with copy of such memoranda as may be on file in your office relating to the services of one Henry Fiss, who was a soldier in the Continental Army from Pennsylvania. The information is desired to complete family record, and to fill out necessary blanks for admission to the Society "Sons of the Revolution."
Yours respectfully,
S. Victor Constant

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GENERAL OFFICES, 316 HUDSON STREET, NEW YORK
Philadelphia Testing House
207 CHESTNUT STREET
TELEPHONE, LOMBARD 3620
OFFICERS E. J. STEHLI, PRESIDENT WILLIAM HAND, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT RAMSAY PEUGNET, SECRETARY & TREASURER
DIRECTORS HORACE B. CHENEY      EDWARD F. L. LOTTS MARCUS FRIEDER      GEORGE A. POST JOSEPH GERLI          W. N. ROSSMASSLER JAMES A. GOLDSMITH    WILLIAM SKINNER WILLIAM HAND          E. J. STEHLI OSCAR HEINEMAN      S. TAJIMA MALCOLM D. WHITMAN
March 13, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Attention: Revolutionary War Section
Gentlemen:-
I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know any data and particulars of the pension being paid to the widow of Henry Fiss, who was in Captain Philip Wagner's Company of the Fourth Class Philadelphia Militia, commanded by Lieut.Col. Will- Henry Fiss being a private, enlisted in September 9th, 1777. The widow's name would be listed under either Mrs. Henry Fiss or Mrs. Catharine Smith Fiss.
These records I am particularly interested in obtaining in order to establish a proof of a descendent of Henry Fiss.
If there is any cost attached to this work, I will be pleased to take care of same.
Yours very truly,
Geo. W. Fiss
GWF:LN
RECEIVED MAR 1 - 1930 U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

32 NASSAU STREET,
NEW YORK,
Sep. 24. 1871
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
Will you kindly send to me certified copy of any records that may appear in your office relating to the services of one Henry Fiss who was a soldier from Pennsylvania in the Army of the American Revolution.
This information is desired for the purpose of completing the family record and any expense attending the same I will cheerfully remit.
Asking the favor of your kind attention
I beg to remain
Yours respectfully
Geo. H. Lewis
32 Nassau St
New York City

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Geo H Scowen NY
Sept 24 1891
Henry Fife Pen

GEORGE W. FISS 6 FITHIAN AVENUE MERCHANTVILLE, N. J.
January 26, 1931
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Attention: -Mr. E.W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner
Gentlemen:-
Is it possible to obtain a photo-stat copy of the application for pension of Henry Fiss, your file Revolution and 1812 War Section EEL ?
If same can be obtained, I would greatly appreciate having a copy and would like to know what it would cost.
Yours very truly,
Geo. W. Fiss.
GWF:LW

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GENERAL OFFICES, 316 HUDSON STREET, NEW YORK
Philadelphia Testing House 207 CHESTNUT STREET TELEPHONE, LOMBARD 3820
OFFICERS E. J. STEHLI, PRESIDENT WILLIAM HAND, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT RAMSAY PEUGNET, SECRETARY & TREASURER  DIRECTORS    HORACE B. CHENEY  EDWARD F. L. LOTTE    MARCUS FRIEDER  GEORGE A. POST    JOSEPH GERLI  W. H. ROSEMASSLER    JAMES A. GOLDSMITH  WILLIAM SKINNER    WILLIAM HAND  E. J. STEHLI    OSCAR HEINEMAN  S. TAJIMA     MALCOLM D. WHITMAN  
M.O.# 917675 - $3 40
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
April 9, 1931
Acting Commissioner, E.W.Morgan, Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Re:-File #Rev. and 1812 War Section-MMHF
Dear Sir:-
Enclosed you will find money order for $3.40 for which kindly photo-stat the twenty one page claim for pension of Henry Fiss and his widow Katherine (W.3238). I have also included $.25 for the certification.
Thanking you for your promptness in this matter, I am
Yours very truly,
Geo. W. Fiss Jr.
GWF:LW
Mr. Geo. W. Fiss Jr., #6 Tithian Ave., Merchantville, N.J.

April 1, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Mr. George W. Fiss, 6 Fithian Avenue, Merchantville, New Jersey.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that the number of pages, photostatic, to be copied in Revolutionary War claims for pension of Henry Fiss and his widow Catharine (W.3238) is twenty-one. The cost is fifteen cents a page.
Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for the set, which includes both applications.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
21- 15- 105- 21- 315- 3,420

April 18, 1931.
Bureau of Pensions. Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim for pension of Henry Fiss, W. 3238.
Actual 1 of each page.
$3.15.....21 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
No Law Apr 28

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ENL/ILL
June 18, 1930.
Mr. Norris S. Barratt, Jr. 1300 Locust Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, L. 2238 , it appears that Henry Fiss was born in 1758, in Philadelphia "and Liberties".
While residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he enlisted, date not given, served two months in Captain Williams' Company, Colonel Morgan's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battle of Princeton.
Soon after the expiration of this service, he enlisted, date not given, served two months in Captain Waggoner's Company, Colonel Will's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battle of Germantown.
He then enlisted in the artillery and served two tours, one of three months and one of two months in Captain Summers' Company under Colonel Mifflin, specific dates of this service not shown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 3, 1833, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Northern Liberties District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He died June 20, 1835.
The soldier married April 19, 1788, Catherine Smith.
She was allowed pension on her application executed December 22, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy years and resided in East Kensington, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

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En. March 1843 said Catharine Fiss was a resident of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia Co., Pa., but later in that year had returned to Kensington, Pa. There is no reference to children.
One Eliza Fiss was a resident of Kensington, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in 1843. their relationship to soldier not stated.
Very truly yours,
E.W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
And one George Fiss was a res. of North Liberties, Phila., Pa. in 1835
Date of widow's death not on AD